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SaveThe Great Lake Taupo region is centrally located in the middle of the North Island, approximately 3 ½ hours drive from Auckland and 4 ½ hours drive from Wellington.
source: http://www.greatlaketaupo.com/
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
183 trails
- E-Bike
177 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Hike
78 trails
- Trail Running
76 trails
Region Details
- 2
- 2
- 47
- 38
- 4
- 3
- 2
Region Status
Open as of 1 dayLocal Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 110
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 188
- Trails E-Bike
- 177
- Trails Hike
- 78
- Trails Trail Running
- 76
- Total Distance
- 153 miles
- Total Descent
- 22,501 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,754 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,830 ft
- Reports
- 3,882
- Photos
- 516
- Ridden Counter
- 59,035
Sub Regions
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Craters Mountain Bike Park / Wairakei Forest
- 24
- 25
- 4
- 2
- 2
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Great Lake Trails
- 7
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Huka Trails
- 1
- 10
- 5
- 1
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Kinloch
- 9
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Mount Tauhara
Popular Taupo Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 867 ft • 10 ft • 1,813 •
Links Into the main climbing trails of the park from the Craters Road car park. A new underpass is scheduled, until then take care on the road crossing. Park map no 34.
• 100 ★ 3.6 • 3,773 ft • 189 ft • 1,729 •
Easy uphill to get to northern trails. Park map no 36.
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 699 ft • 0 ft • 1,702 •
This is a link track that takes you from the bottom of to the car park.Park map no 35.
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 4,238 ft • 92 ft • 1,466 •
Fun, flowy, jumpy, bermy goodness. Improving every year as the trees grow. Park map no 37.
• 90 ★ 2.9 • 3,484 ft • 225 ft • 1,220 •
Rebuilt following logging December 2020. Runs from the Connection onto with the option of exiting right onto Tank Down once you are in the pines. Park map no 58.
• 85 ★ 4.1 • 2,648 ft • 82 ft • 1,092 •
The most fun uphill you will ever ride with drops, seesaws, skinnys,ladder bridges and other obstacles. All trail features are avoidable to allow for all skill levels. Park map no 33.
• 95 ★ 3.5 • 4,967 ft • 152 ft • 1,059 •
Rumour has it Walter doesn't like going uphill in a straight line, preferring instead to weave and wiggle his way to the top. Less demanding than if you don't mind missing . Improving every year as the trees grow. Park map no 39.
• 80 ★ 4.2 • 3,258 ft • 76 ft • 1,034 •
Fun flow track with some great berms and jumps. Park map no 32.
Taupo Mountain Bike Routes
16 miles • 2,407 ft • 10 • Loop •
Loop Track D (Yellow Arrows) Trails: Inwards goods > Tourist Trap > 2nd Piker > Tank Stand Up...
19 miles • 2,173 ft • 6 • Loop •
The Huka Trails loop runs from Spa Park across the e to Huka Falls. On to Aratiatia Dam and back via the...
4 miles • 377 ft • 1 •
Loop Track A Trails: Inwards goods > Tourist Trap > Wrong address > Return to carpark Estimated...
12 miles • 1,802 ft • 9 • Loop •
Loop Track C Trails: Inwards goods > Tourist Trap > 2nd Piker > Through carpark > Hammer it...
7 miles • 900 ft • 2 • Loop •
Loop Track B Trails: Inwards goods > Tourist Trap > Scragg’s > SH > Fun > Zip > Return...
10 miles • 780 ft • 4 • Loop •
Loop Track E Trails: to Huka Falls > > > Cross bridge (veer left) > > Turn left into...
Photos of Taupo Mountain Bike
Videos of Taupo Mountain Bike
trail: Scraggs Out
0:06 |
352 |
Jan 27, 2021
trail: Cole's Killer
3:14 |
892 |
Feb 3, 2020
trail: Redwoods
21:26 |
109 |
Mar 27, 2015
trail: Redwoods
2:10 |
101 |
Mar 27, 2015
trail: Pinners
4:58 |
884 |
Feb 9, 2015
trail: Redwoods
0:09 |
162 |
Dec 28, 2014
trail: Redwoods
0:08 |
1203 |
Aug 8, 2014
trail: Redwoods
0:52 |
315 |
Aug 8, 2014
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Drop | Jun 22, 2026 @ 10:41am (Pacific/Auckland) 1 day | Ideal | phatkinson | ||
| Redwoods | Jun 22, 2026 @ 10:41am (Pacific/Auckland) 1 day | Ideal | phatkinson | ||
| Junk and Disorderly | Jun 22, 2026 @ 10:41am (Pacific/Auckland) 1 day | Ideal | phatkinson | ||
| Craters of the Moon Express Delivery | Jun 22, 2026 @ 10:41am (Pacific/Auckland) 1 day | Ideal | phatkinson | ||
| Coaster | Jun 22, 2026 @ 10:41am (Pacific/Auckland) 1 day | Ideal | phatkinson | ||
| Tank Stand | Jun 22, 2026 @ 10:41am (Pacific/Auckland) 1 day | Ideal | phatkinson | ||
| Nail It | Jun 22, 2026 @ 10:41am (Pacific/Auckland) 1 day | Ideal | phatkinson | ||
| Hammer It | Jun 22, 2026 @ 10:41am (Pacific/Auckland) 1 day | Ideal | phatkinson | ||
| Managers Corner Link #2 | Jun 22, 2026 @ 10:41am (Pacific/Auckland) 1 day | Ideal | phatkinson | ||
| Managers Corner Link #1 | Jun 22, 2026 @ 10:41am (Pacific/Auckland) 1 day | Ideal | phatkinson |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| phatkinson | add | report | activity #97540262 and 1 more | Jun 21, 2026 @ 8:19pm 1 day |
| phatkinson | add | report | activity #97540258 and 9 more | Jun 21, 2026 @ 8:19pm 1 day |
| phatkinson | add | report | activity #97540257 and 1 more | Jun 21, 2026 @ 8:19pm 1 day |
| batmanbikesnz | difficultyvote | trail | activity #97458197 and 1 more | Jun 20, 2026 @ 11:58pm 2 days |
| graeme-mtb | add | report | activity #97203100 and 1 more | Jun 17, 2026 @ 12:29pm Jun 17, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | B | Jun 5, 2026 @ 4:34am Jun 5, 2026 | ||
| trail | Overgrown and unable to be ridden | Aug 8, 2025 @ 3:25pm Aug 8, 2025 | ||
| trail | Split the trail at the Waihaha and Waihora... | Jul 3, 2025 @ 5:09am Jul 3, 2025 | ||
| trail | The northern section of the trail on the east... | May 28, 2025 @ 2:18pm May 28, 2025 | ||
| trail | Needs to be made clearer whether this is a... | May 12, 2025 @ 2:16pm May 12, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails604 awarded -
10 Blue Trails560 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k247 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge153 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge9 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k255 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taupo Pump Track & Dirt Jumps | skill park | Taupo | |
| Taupo BMX Track | skill park | Taupo | |
| Taupo motocross (muligvis) | skill park | Taupo |
Local Trail Supporters
- Nigel and Carla Broadhurst
- CSM Surveys
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 183 | 149 miles | 21,893 ft | 60 miles | 2,753 ft | #293 | #12 | 485 | 3,913 | 48 | 28,193 | |
| E-Bike | 177 | 97 miles | 12,067 ft | 42 miles | 935 ft | #145 | #10 | 28 | 3,764 | 21 | 5,872 | |
| Hike | 78 | 104 miles | 14,820 ft | 41 miles | 2,753 ft | #961 | #19 | 1 | 3,672 | 2 | 858 | |
| Trail Running | 76 | 97 miles | 14,108 ft | 38 miles | 2,753 ft | #679 | #15 | 1 | 3,657 | 2 | 1,559 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Taupo
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What are the best places to ride in Taupo?
Taupo has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Taupo?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Taupo are:
- Otaketake (4.5/5)
- Headland Loop (4.4/5)
- Acid Drop (4.3/5)
- Snakes 'n Ladders (4.3/5)
- K2K (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Taupo?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Taupo are:
- January (302 activities)
- December (225 activities)
- April (222 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Taupo?
There are 11 parking locations listed in Taupo. The most popular parking spots are:
- Craters MTB Car park
- Spa Thermal Park Parking
- Kefi at the Hub Cafe and car park.
- Parking
- Start of Timber Trail
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Map Information
- Swing Bridge
- Tauhara Track Lookout Viewpoint
- Mount Tauhara Summit Lookout Viewpoint
- Mount Tauhara Summit
- Swing Bridge
- Old Farts Lookout. Viewpoint
- Headland Seat Lookout. Viewpoint
- Mac's Lookout. Viewpoint
- Jacq's Lookout Viewpoint
- Kaweka (1,711 m)
- North Kaweka (1,682 m)
- Whetu (1,624 m)
- By canadaka
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